AMPT Frames?

[Junster]

I went to their site which is and isn't a "site". AMPT Bikes They are advertising here. The drawing looks good, I'm not sure about the 299.99 price. If it's as nice as they say then I think that's reasonable. I broke the downtube on my frame yesturday. Right at the top of the front motor mount (no i didn't crash). I sleeved over the outside for a temp fix and welded it up. I am going to need a new frame so I'm asking if anyone has any more info on these guys and their frame? I really like the "built in" tank. It says they will be available in October. I'm hesitant to preorder a frame they can't even post a picture of.

[fall_down_stand_up]

Here is a site with bikes with built in gas tanks real pricey at 450.00(with instant 100.00 off coupon)But I bet if you contact them they would be willing to just sell you a frame....This bike has the front shocks,44 tooth sprocket already installed,heavy duty 12 gauge rims (that cost at least 175.00 a set alone to replace any standard cruiser style bike)etc,etc, the list goes on

GT2 Bike [GT 2] - $550.00 : USABikeMotors.com, Star-Fire Motors and Parts

John-John

[AslansMonkey]

Originally Posted by fall_down_stand_up

Here is a site with bikes with built in gas tanks real pricey at 450.00(with instant 100.00 off coupon)But I bet if you contact them they would be willing to just sell you a frame....This bike has the front shocks,44 tooth sprocket already installed,heavy duty 12 gauge rims (that cost at least 175.00 a set alone to replace any standard cruiser style bike)etc,etc, the list goes on

GT2 Bike [GT 2] - $550.00 : USABikeMotors.com, Star-Fire Motors and Parts

John-John

My bike #4 was built on a GT2 bike from these guys. I have to say I am VERY pleased with the quality of the bike. I don't know if you can buy just the frame or not but buying the entire kit is well worth the money in my opinion. The wheels have heavy duty spokes and the drive sprocket is mounted to the HUB, not the spokes. I felt compelled to remove the rear drum brake as being unnecessary (there's also a V-Brake on the rear) but if you do this, leave the actual drum on the wheel as it serves to secure the drive sprocket carrier.

[Junster]

This is a email I got from AMPT about the upcoming frame.

Junster, Thanks for your email. I will answer you questions below. The bottom bracket is standard usa, I have posted the frame measurements on the site now. The frames comes in a brushed aluminum with a low aqueous coat, like the light speed road bike frame. The gas cap bung is aluminum, and chrome cap. The tank holds .9 gallons. You will see picture of the frame after September 25th. We will be posting them and also the testing process we use to test the welds.

[Salty Gator]

Originally Posted by fall_down_stand_up

Here is a site with bikes with built in gas tanks real pricey at 450.00(with instant 100.00 off coupon)But I bet if you contact them they would be willing to just sell you a frame....This bike has the front shocks,44 tooth sprocket already installed,heavy duty 12 gauge rims (that cost at least 175.00 a set alone to replace any standard cruiser style bike)etc,etc, the list goes on

GT2 Bike [GT 2] - $550.00 : USABikeMotors.com, Star-Fire Motors and Parts

John-John

This seems like a damn good deal to me ......no headache issues involving a tank....basically a plug and play..( gotta love that term ).would probably be easy to paint.( not too keen on the paint scheme ).hey !.that rhymes !...LOL!

Laters,
Salty

[AslansMonkey]

Originally Posted by Salty Gator

This seems like a damn good deal to me ......no headache issues involving a tank....basically a plug and play.....( gotta love that term )...would probable be easy to paint...( not too keen on the paint scheme ).....hey !....that rhymes !...LOL!

Laters,
Salty

That's not paint on the tank, it's a big sticker that can probably be peeled off with a little patience. I'm not uber fond of it either but I just left it on mine. Grubee and company really did their homework on these frames as I am really impressed with how they are built. I removed the drum brake on mine and ran it with just the v-brakes as I didn't want an extra lever on the handlebars with the clutch. When doing so you need to leave the drum itself on the tire as it keeps the hub that the drive sprocket is bolted to on.

[Salty Gator]

Originally Posted by AslansMonkey

That's not paint on the tank, it's a big sticker that can probably be peeled off with a little patience. I'm not uber fond of it either but I just left it on mine. Grubee and company really did their homework on these frames as I am really impressed with how they are built. I removed the drum brake on mine and ran it with just the v-brakes as I didn't want an extra lever on the handlebars with the clutch. When doing so you need to leave the drum itself on the tire as it keeps the hub that the drive sprocket is bolted to on.

Since I've been a member of this forum my faith in humanity has slowly been restored.....each and everyone of us are willing and happy to help others....be it a thread or a hands-on help ( Red B66)...I can't put enough emphasis on how much I've learned here in the forum....I want to thank ALL of you .....

Thanks,
Salty

[AslansMonkey]

Here's a photo of my GT2 bike (motorbike #4 for me). I added the fenders as they don't come with the bike. That's a Grubee motor in it too.

[Mrakulous]

I order most of stuff through them. But I live in Phoenix and they are in Tucson.

[Salty Gator]

Originally Posted by AslansMonkey

Here's a photo of my GT2 bike (motorbike #4 for me). I added the fenders as they don't come with the bike. That's a Grubee motor in it too.

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Monk,
How is the bike performing ?......it is such an awesome looking build.....whole thing just looks right ....such a pleasure to see such a fine build.....


Laters,
Salty